Welcome to Heart of Writing Podcast — a podcast about the craft of writing and the challenges every writer faces. Each short episode offers practical insights, honest reflections, and creative encouragement to help you keep moving forward with your words.
Whether you’re struggling with burnout, searching for inspiration, or simply wanting to sharpen your skills, this podcast is here to give you a fresh perspective and a gentle push back to the page.
Season 1
S1 E0–Intro
introduction, exploring the topics we will cover on the show.
S1 E1–Why Our Voice Matters as an Author
This episode explores the power of sharing your perspective with your audience.
S1 E2 Why Every Digital Creator Should Watermark Their Work
Learn why watermarking your content protects it from being used without giving credit to you.
S1 E3 Staying Focused on Your Writing When Life Feels Overwhelming
Find encouragement for when life gets busy and you still want to pursuit your writing.
S1 E3.5 New Book Launch
Exciting news about my book Wise Thinkers’ Help Desk Resources.
S1 E4 Balancing our writing with the rest of our life
Learn how to balance writing deadlines with everyday life.
S1 E5 Starting Small, Staying Steady
Learn why writing just a little every day can turn into a habit and help you to consistently create content.
S1 E6 How to Write When You’re Emotionally Drained
Learn how to continue writing and preserve your creativity when life gets hard.
S1 E7 How to Reset When You’re Blocked
Discover how to overcome writers’ block and continue to change the world with your work.
S1 E8 Why We Write — Inspiring Others with Our Voice and Vision
Learn how to inspire others through your words and experiences.
S1 E9 Slowing down so we can feel
Explore how slowing down your plot and focusing on emotion can deepen your writing.
S1 E10 Wrap Up
Welcome to the end of season 1. Let’s review what we’ve covered in the first season and explore what we’ll cover in season 2!
Season 2
S2 E1 Character growth
Welcome to season 2 of the Heart of Writing. Dive into character growth — why it matters, how to show it, and how to make your characters feel real.
S2 E2 Writing Wounded Characters
We explore how to write wounded heroes — characters defined by their pain, resilience, and reluctant strength.
S2 E3 Five Lessons Writers Can Learn from Legal Thrillers
Discover how legal thrillers can help us create thrillers in any genera by using these 5 shared techniques.
S2 E4 The power of Subtext
Learn how to use subtext and what’s not said in your scenes in order to build tension and drive your story forward.
S2 E5 just because they can doesn’t mean they should
Learn how to capture the moral weight of the decisions of your characters in your stories.
S2 E6 Creating Tension by Putting Your Character Where They Don’t Belong
Learn how to create tension by putting your characters in unfamiliar situations.
S2 E7 Writing Characters with Quiet Strength
Learn about creating characters with emotional restraint and how they improve the quality of your story.
S2 E8 Writing Endings That Resonate
Discover how to craft powerful endings in your writing that leave a lasting impact on readers.
S2 E9 when good characters are pushed to the edge
What happens when your characters are pushed to their limits? Find out how stress in your characters’ lives can make your book unforgettable.
Find resources for the concepts in the podcast on the Wise Thinkers Help Desk page! Keep growing and developing your voice and vision.
What People are already saying about the show
💬 “I just listened. Nice job. You have a good vocal voice for this. Thank you for encouraging people to make their “voice” heard.”
—Spotify listener
💬 “I am hoping your adventures in writing continue to succeed”
—Facebook user
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